University of Mobile , Alabama

     

              The University of Mobile is an American four-year , private , Baptist - affiliated university in Prichard , Alabama . The masters - level university has an enrollment of 1,577 .
               The Alabama Baptist organization first expressed interest in the establishment of a Baptist College in Mobile in 1946 . At that time, the organization is considering combining the already established schools of Howard College ( now Samford University ) and Judson College and move the newly formed school to Mobile . The proposal was not successful , but the concept of establishing a Baptist affiliated school in the mobile environment persisted .

Schools :

College of Arts and Sciences:

Dr. Dwight Steedly is the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences with Dr. Ted Mashburn currently holding the title of Associate Dean . The college offers degrees in art , history , political science , psychology , sociology , social sciences , biology , environmental management , marine science , mathematics , English , humanities , and communication . The University of Mobile has technical cooperation programs with Auburn University and the University of South Alabama through which students can get a bachelor 's degree from the University of Mobile and a bachelor 's degree in engineering received from the participating university .

School of Business:

Dr. Jane Finley is the dean of the School of Business, which computer information systems disciplines offers in accounting , business administration ( with concentrations in finance, global business , management and marketing ) , and . The school also offers a master 's degree in business administration .

School of Christian Studies:

A Bachelor of Arts or Science in Theology is available from the School of Christian Studies . Dr. Cecil Taylor is the current dean .

School of Education:

Dr. Peter Kingsford is the current dean of the school of education , which diplomas in early childhood education and primary education or secondary certification provides for biology , history , mathematics , language arts , social sciences , and human performance and exercise science . A degree in athletic training is also available.

School of Nursing:

The school of nursing offers associates and bachelors degrees in nursing. The school also offers a Master of Science in Nursing . Dr. Richard McElhaney is the current dean .

Center of Performing Arts:

The Performing Arts Division is chaired by Al Miller offers disciplines in music, theater , and worship leadership.